Background stuff (optional read):
Apart from 4 years ago when we got our first rabbits from a breeder, I haven't been to 'buy' a rabbit.
We have a 12 month old, lively grey dutch who was neutered 6 weeks ago and needs a friend. All of our other rabbits are in neutered pairs, and he's the only one on his own at the moment.
We looked in all the local rescue shelters, but couldn't find a single female of similar age and size (most of them are 4 years old or above, already bonded or were really young). So I looked on preloved, a second hand site where people were advertising rabbits.
Most of our rabbits, apart from the first two, we rescued, adopted or they were just given to us from owner's who couldn't keep them anymore and didn't want them to go to a shelter. All 20 were random ages and breeds, and we never got any choice in what we got. It's nice to sort of.. have a selection, to choose from.
I've always wanted a mini lop, and the vet reccomended getting a lop or rex to go with our dutch, and I found 2 for sale. She's registered with the BRC, and has 2 blue does, 4 months old and fully grown. She's owned rabbits for 15 years, and currently keeps mini lops, thrianta's and netherland dwarfs. I think this litter was accidental, although I admit I haven't asked. They are fully grown, 4 months old, and have been waiting for homes for a while now.
Long story short:
We're going to look at the mini lops tomorrow. I know to check the eyes, ears and wrists, and judge a healthy bunny, but are there any specific questions I should ask?
Not sure if we'll be taking her home tomorrow, but I'm going to get a hutch ready in case. Do I put it near the male's hutch I'm introducing her to?
Any tips on matching bunnies? I know it's hard to judge, but if we get one, we'd have to choose between the girls based on which we think would go with our male. Any... (this is going to sound dumb) tests? Things to look out for?
Thanks for reading
Apart from 4 years ago when we got our first rabbits from a breeder, I haven't been to 'buy' a rabbit.
We have a 12 month old, lively grey dutch who was neutered 6 weeks ago and needs a friend. All of our other rabbits are in neutered pairs, and he's the only one on his own at the moment.
We looked in all the local rescue shelters, but couldn't find a single female of similar age and size (most of them are 4 years old or above, already bonded or were really young). So I looked on preloved, a second hand site where people were advertising rabbits.
Most of our rabbits, apart from the first two, we rescued, adopted or they were just given to us from owner's who couldn't keep them anymore and didn't want them to go to a shelter. All 20 were random ages and breeds, and we never got any choice in what we got. It's nice to sort of.. have a selection, to choose from.
I've always wanted a mini lop, and the vet reccomended getting a lop or rex to go with our dutch, and I found 2 for sale. She's registered with the BRC, and has 2 blue does, 4 months old and fully grown. She's owned rabbits for 15 years, and currently keeps mini lops, thrianta's and netherland dwarfs. I think this litter was accidental, although I admit I haven't asked. They are fully grown, 4 months old, and have been waiting for homes for a while now.
Long story short:
We're going to look at the mini lops tomorrow. I know to check the eyes, ears and wrists, and judge a healthy bunny, but are there any specific questions I should ask?
Not sure if we'll be taking her home tomorrow, but I'm going to get a hutch ready in case. Do I put it near the male's hutch I'm introducing her to?
Any tips on matching bunnies? I know it's hard to judge, but if we get one, we'd have to choose between the girls based on which we think would go with our male. Any... (this is going to sound dumb) tests? Things to look out for?
Thanks for reading